The Eight of WandsThe earth has grown old with its burden of careBut at Christmas it always is young,The heart of the jewel burns lustrous and fairAnd its soul full of music breaks the air,When the song of angels is sung.— Philip Brooks Another visit from the Eight of Wands, which we’ve had several times … Read more
All men’s miseries derive from not being able to sit in a quiet room alone. — Blaise Pascal Now, in the week of Imbolc, a time of introspection, dedication and initiation, we receive our second ever visit from the Hermit. The Hermit is a powerful card about going within oneself, and listening deeply regarding the … Read more
Coffee, the finest organic suspension ever devised. ~ Star Trek, Voyager Today, I give thanks for a simple pleasure that I love. It is a bit of an indulgence, but I love my Cafe du Monde chicory coffee from New Orleans. The Cafe du Monde coffee stand has been serving coffee and beignets in New Orleans … Read more
Today we continue our exploration of play time in the Fifth House. This is all quoted from the essential classic (and not necessarily for women only!), The Woman’s Comfort Book: A Self-Nurturing Guide for Restoring Balance in Your Life, by Jennifer Louden. Try these, or adapt as you wish (ex: maybe a red clown nose … Read more
I love the poetry of Fiona McLeod, who was in fact a man named William Sharp. Those who follow the ways of Faerie know her well, for she wrote passionately of her dreams and encounters with the Fae. I chose today’s selection for its lighthearted simplicity, so perfect for a Springtime Sunday. I hope you … Read more
This “guest post” is from one of my favorite bloggers, Leo Babauta, of Zen Habits. In his post today he recommends that folks new to his blog check out “The Beginners Guide to Zen Habits,” which is a compilation of some of most illuminating posts since he began, back in 2007. This one seems particularly … Read more
© Artsy SFI love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by. — Douglas Adams The idea of micromovements is so simple and obvious. We can see perfectly well that just giving five or ten minutes a day to our creative work will move us forward (and out of our perpetual … Read more
All enjoying is your best gift to yourself. — SARK How was your weekend? How have your artist dates been going? You are having one every week, aren’t you? Did you do your homework? What luxuries did you bestow upon yourself? You did treat yourself, right? I hope so. What are the luxuries that you … Read more
A Blessing for One Who is ExhaustedJohn O’Donohue (1954 – 2008) When the rhythm of the heart becomes hectic,Time takes on the strain until it breaks;Then all the unattended stress falls inOn the mind like an endless, increasing weight, The light in the mind becomes dim.Things you could take in your stride beforeNow become laborsome … Read more
Song of Life © Cynthia MadridI believe in Michelangelo, Velazquez, and Rembrandt; in the might of design, the mystery of colour, the redemption of all things by Beauty everlasting, and the message of Art that has made these hands blessed:Amen. Amen. — George Bernard Shaw Welcome back! How are you? How was your week? What … Read more